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Government pausing the rollout of new all lane running smart motorway schemes until 5 years of safety data is available.
Pre-departure testing removed for vaccinated travellers
Press release
Testing and border measures are changing for fully eligible fully vaccinated travellers arriving in England.
New charter to boost consumer confidence and provide an online one-stop shop on passenger rights and complaints procedures for disabled people.
Upgrade will provide more seats, services and significantly faster journey times, improving rail connections across the North and Midlands.
Spades in ground as government delivers on rail investment promise for North and Midlands
News story
The next stage of electrification on the Midland Mainline starts, ultimately bringing quieter trains, greater decarbonisation and better connectivity in the region.
Government caps rail fare increases in 2022 and delays the rise in prices until March to allow passengers more time to buy cheaper flexible and season tickets at the existing rate.
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